Effect of ceramic waste powder as a binder replacement on the properties of cement- and lime-based mortars

•CWP was used as a binder replacement in cement and lime mortars.•Results were compared in terms of mechanical, durability and microscale properties.•For cement mortars, the optimal substitution rate was 10–20%.•In cement mortars, the mechanical properties were unaffected up to 50% replacement.•In lime mortars, the mechanical properties increased up to 70% replacement.